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CURT WAS UP IN QUEBEC BATTLING THE CANADIAN ARMY
IN 3 SPIRITED HOCKEY GAMES.
JANUARY 31, 2012 – R LEAGUE
BRUINS 1 HAWKS 0
Rick Batchelder scores the games only goal and Bruno Tadolini keeps the Hawks off the scoreboard for a hard earned W.
STARS 6 HABS 4
Sam Cupp and John Zuccarini with deuces wild for the Stars. Tommy Trice and Pat Chimel with singles. Defenseman Howie Smith with 3 helpers. Jason Rockey(2), John Perini and sub Miller score for the Habs.
LEAFS 4 WINGS 2
The Leafs score twice in each period to upend the Wings. Dave Dybowski, Bruce Gooel, Al Platt and the ageless and indestructible George Gray tally for the Leafs. Leafs goaler Sir Kevin Bebbe with a workmanlike effort between the pipes. Steve’Barney Miller’Dietrich and Notre Dame High School alum Eddie Kowalczyk score for the Wings.
HAWKS 5 WINGS 1
After getting blanked in game one – the Hawks take out their frustration on Superman and the Wings in this penalty free game. Pat Collins with his first trick since he was a hot shot Junior player in the Shores. Jersey shore man sub Frontiera with the deuce. Big Eddie Kowalczyk with the lone Wings goal.
HABS 3 BRUINS 1
The French guys and goaler Dave Lescamela play an excellent game to upend the top spot Bruins. Jason Rockey, the bearded Steve Schwartz and sub Miller find the back of the net for the Habs. Will White with the Bruins tally.
LEAFS 4 STARS 2
The Leafs win their second 4-2 game of the night defeating the Stars in this game reminiscent of the bloody Good Friday massacre between the Habs and Nordics some 20 years ago. What a game that was! I remember Moose Dupont bleeding profusely – going to the bench for a towel – and then rejoining the battle! O.K. – back to the game in hand. The Leafs once again spread out the scoring with Dave Dybowski, Al Sparks and Bruce Gooel all scoring once again. Former General Motors employee Gary Butynski with a goal. Stars – John Zuccarini and sub Vinne’The Pooh’Sceglio. Stopper with an assist. Now the infractions – Stopper and Dave Dybowski both receive roughing minors. The Leafs Randy Debuel adds to his penalty minute total with roughing and high sticking minors in the same sequence with Vinnie ‘The Pooh’ who received slashing and roughing minors. Then – Debuel receives his third penalty of the game – cross checking with defenseman Howie Smith who received a slashing penalty. An anger management business card was offered to Debuel after the game by an unnamed player.
FEBRUARY 1, 2012 – A LEAGUE
LEAFS 4 HAWKS 2
The visiting Leafs defeat Lou Suvak’s reeling Hawks. Dan Caton, Steve Bittner, Don Riviera and Paul Polizzi score for the Leafs. Danny Rea and Mike Riddle tally for the Hawks.
BRUINS 3 STARS 2
The red hot Bruins upend the explosive Stars. Bruins goaler Brian Crankshaw stood on his head in this game. Rex Baker, Ward Peterson and Chuck Bowers score for the Bruins. Stud Trevor Wroble with both Stars goals.
HABS 5 WINGS 0
The Habs wreck carnage on sub goaler Frankie Schietaert and his Wing teammates. The big line of Bryan Prentice(1&3), John Cornish(2 goals) and Rob’Rickie’Middleton(1&3) accumulate 10 points in the game. Jeff Curan also with a marker. Dar with the whitewash. No Wings highlights in this penalty free contest.
STARS 7 HAWKS 4
The Stars crank it up and dismantle the Hawks in a wild and woolly shoot out. Trevor Wrobel and sub Mike Brown with 2 goals a piece. Singles for Rob Duff, Ryan Boyette and sub Kenny Karamon. Goaler Muddy chipped in with 2 helpers. Hawks – Chas Kipp(2), Steve Green and Jim Puffer.
BRUINS 3 WINGS 1
The Bruins jump into third place with a solid W over the Wings. Captain Edgar Atnip is doing a splendid coaching job behind the bench in this winning streak for the Bruins. Sub Joey’Sunshine’Ventimiglio with 2 goals for the Bruins. Kevin Mahon with a single. Frank’Crash’Casali with the only Wings goal of the night. Jeff Funk of the Bruins and Wings sub Paul Elsey both receive slashing minors and go to the box together. Rex Baker of the Bruins gets a 2 minute unsportsmanlike penalty – only to follow that up with a 10 minute same like penalty to hit the showers early.
HABS 9 LEAFS 3
Ouch! The first place Habs pound the Leafs for a doubleheader sweep in this penalty free game. Again the big line of Prentice(3&3), Cornish(2&2) and Middleton(2&2) do major damage. Tim Vaneckoute and John’The Russian Rocket’ Wirtanen with single goals. Defenseman Craig Maisonneuve with the hat trick assist. Leafs – Paul Polizzi, Mike Kruger and Dan Caton.
Why was the college hockey season cancelled in 1942-43?
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World War Two.
JANUARY 24, 2012 – R LEAGUE
LEAFS 5 HAWKS 4
Dave Dybowski sweeps down the wing and buries the game winner with 2 minutes left for the Leafs. Singles for Mike Ainsley, Joe Plati, and the Al’s – Platt and Sparks. Ronnie Meltsner accounted for all of the Hawks markers with 2&2. Pat Collins and sub Frontiera also score for the Hawks.
BRUINS 6 STARS 4
Mike Ala does what he does best – put the puck in the net! Ala with the trick for the Bruins. Singles for Rick Batchelder, Paul Giles and showing no ill effects from his ‘All Nighter” Saturday night at the “Commodore’s Ball” – Bugsy Watson. Stars – Kirk Havelock, John Zuccarini, Tommy Trice and Jim’Jacques’Lemire.
WINGS 5 HABS 2
Scott Shurin leads the Wings with 2 goals. Singles for Bennie Haynes, John O’Connell and sub Miller. "Superman" with a solid game between the pipes. Habs – John ’The Piranha’ Perini and Moncton call up ‘The Postmaster’ Al Snyder.
HAWKS 5 STARS 2
0-0 going into the final stanza – then 7 goals are scored in this penalty free contest. Once again the league’s leading scorer Ronnie Meltsner accounts for all of his team’s goals with 3 goals and 2 helpers. And – once again – Pat Collins and sub Frontiera also score for the Hawks. Kirk Havelock and Sam Cupp score for the Stars.
BRUINS 5 WINGS 2
Toght 2 - 2 game until final period when the can got opened. Top spot Bruins get a goal from Dave Walters 59 ticks into the game to set the tone. Mike Ala with the deuce. Singles for Drew Ballard and a tantalizing drive from the point from defenseman Mark Schoen. Again – Scott Shurin and Bennie Haynes light the lamp for the Wings.
HABS 2 LEAFS 2
Goalers Sir Kevin Bebbe and Dave Lescamela put on an old time Canadian puck stopping show, to the delight of the late arriving crowd. At press time - were still waiting for the crowd to arrive! The Postmaster – Al Snyder with both French goals. Likewise – Bruce Gooel with both Leafs goals.
JANUARY 26, 2012 – A LEAGUE
LEAFS 3 STARS 2
The Leafs score the only final period goal – for the game winner by Captain Jeff Ivory, who participated in all of his teams scoring – with also 2 assists. Dan Caton and Don Riviera also score Leaf goals. Goaler Billy Jr. with an assist on the game winner. Subs Chris Weinert and Mike Brown score for the Stars who were missing big gun Trevor Wrobel today. Trevor was checking out day care centers for his child. No penalties in the game.
BRUINS 4 HABS 3
John’Shifty’Shelton leads the Bruins with the trick. Big Rex Baker also scored. Bill Knight with 3 helpers. John Cornish, Doug Roehl and sub Barker score French goals. The Habs were minus their 2 big guns Tim Vanekoute and Bryan Prenitce(another Caribbean vacation). No penalties in the game.
HAWKS 5 WINGS 3
All the early games today had no trips to the sin bin – what’s up with that? Especially unusual for the rambunctious Hawks. The big guns – Danny Rea and Mike Riddle with deuces wild for the Hawks. Sub Ernie Baum with a slap shot single goal. Frank’Crash’Casali, Al Pyc and shades of the Big M – Frank Maholvich – JP - the Wings goal scorers.
LEAFS 3 BRUINS 0
Goaler Billy Mac Jr. spins the whitewash on the frustrated Bruins. Red hot Jeff Ivory with 2 goals. Sub Steve Shannon also scored. Again – Billy Mac with an assist. No Bruins highlights.
HAWKS 4 HABS 3
The Hawks send the French guys to a double dip defeat. Rockford call up Ernie Baum leads the way with 2 goals. Singles for Scott Leslie and fellow Rockford call up Timmy O’Dea. Habs – John Cornish, Rob Middleton and defenseman Craig Maisonneuve. Middleton received an abuse of officials penalty late in the game to hamper his teams comeback attempt. The Hawks Jim Leonardi received an unsportsmanlike penalty early in the game. So much for the good will in the 3 early games.
STARS 4 WINGS 1
Sub Mike Brown scores twice for the Stars to send them only 2 points back of the Habs for the top spot in the standings. Robert Duff and Dana Boyette also score. Goaler Muddy with a stellar game in nets. Grand Rapids call up Joey’Sunshine’Ventimiglio with the lone Wings tally.
TRIVIA;
In the 60’s & early 70’s the New York Rangers had a famous line called the GAG line.
Who were the GAG line and what does the acronym stand for?
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GOAL A GAME LINE
C – Jean Ratelle
RW – Rod Gilbert
LW – Vic Hadfield
JANUARY 17, 2012 – R LEAGUE
3 WEEKS LEFT UNTIL PLAY OFFS START
BRUINS IN FIRST PLACE WITH 5 POINTS OVER BLACKHAWKS.
BETWEEN BRUINS AND BLACKHAWKS
NO OTHER CONTENDERS FOR SECOND HALF FIRST PLACE POSITION.
STARS 6 LEAFS 1
John Zuccarini scores the games first 2 goals on his second shift of the game to propel the Stars to the W. Singles for Kirk Havelock, Sam Cupp, Jim’Jacques’Lemire and sub Hosler. Stars sub goaler Rick’Ticker’Chauvin with a 7 save game. Al Platt with the Leafs tally.
BRUINS 7 HABS 2
Bugsy Watson leads the top spot Bruins with the hat trick. Rick Batchelder with the deuce. Singles for Mike Ala and sub Butch Erickson. Goalie Bruno with an assist. The Bruise Brothers – Jason Rockey and Dave Arsenault score for the Frenchmen.
HAWKS 4 WINGS 3
The Hawks welcome "Superman" back from his Caribbean cruise, scoring twice in the games first 3 minutes. No "Superman" was not in Italy to save the ship or this game. Ronnie Meltsner scores the game winner with under 3 minutes left in the contest. Keri Topouzian and the Kenny’s – Wilkins and Loney also score for the Hawks. The Wings receive goals from Steve ’Barney Miller’ Dietrich, John O’Connell and sub Thomas (The Councelor) McHugh.
LEAFS 3 BRUINS 3
The Leafs rebound from their dismal first game and give the Bruins all they can handle in this entertaining contest. Bruins – Keith Lutz, Mike Ala and sub Butch Erickson. Leafs – Randy Debuel, Al Platt and Hamtramck’s own Gary Butynski.
HAWKS 6 HABS 2
The league’s leading scorer Mr. Ronnie Meltsner with the 4 spot! The Habs and goalkeeper Dave Lescamela have a rough night as they surrender 13 goals in both games. Keri Topouzian and Gerry Krause also score for the Hawks. David ’Hammer’ Arsenault and John ’The Piranha’ Perini score for the Habs.
STARS 2 WINGS 1
The Stars complete their doubleheader sweep in a tough fought penalty free victory over the Wings. Sam Cupp chipped in the first goal and John Zuccarini with the game winner. "Big Ben" Haynes with the lone Wings score.
JANUARY 19, 2012 – A LEAGUE
4 WEEKS UNTIL PLAY OFFS
CANADIENS IN FIRST PLACE BY 4 POINTS OVER STARS. BETWEEN CANADIENS AND STARS.
NO OTHER CONTENDERS FOR SECOND HALF FIRST PLACE POSITION.
STARS 7 HAWKS 3
The Stars beat up on Lou Suvak’s reeling squad. At last weeks trade deadline meeting which lasted over 2 hours – Captain Lou was unable to swing a trade for his team. Lou left the meeting in acrimonious fashion. The story of this game was veteran Jerry Ferranti who recorded the trick. Jerry – who has numerous scoring titles to his credit over his some 50 years of hockey, is now fifth in the scoring race! We will not mention that Trevor Wrobel is his center. Singles for Wrobel, Rob Duff, Eddie’The Hawk’Higgins and sub Brown. The Hawks receive goals from Lou Suvak, Walt Kitchen and sub Chris Weinert. Hawks defenseman Jim Puffer was a little frisky with a double minor roughing penalty.
BRUINS WINGS – West coast game – no results except we have heard the Bruins prevailed.
LEAFS 3 HABS 2
The Leafs respond to an impassioned pregame pep talk from Captain Jeff Ivory to upend the top spot Habs in this penalty free game. Steve Bittner and subs Ernie Baum and Dom Tringali score for the Leafs. Goaler Billy Mac Jr. with a strong game in nets. Bryan Prentice and trade acquisition Doug Roehl find the back of the net for the Habs.
BRUINS 4 HAWKS 2
The Bruins sweep their second doubleheader in a row without injured Captain Edgar Atnip. Hmmm. John’Shifty’Shelton with the deuce. Singles for Chuck Bowers and ‘The Funkster’. Hawks – Danny Rea and Steve Green. But the storyline of this game was the interaction of Walt Kitchen and Kevin Mahon. After taking turns of slashing, spearing and finally a roundhouse punch by Mahon – both parties adjourn to the sin bin with double roughing minors. Mahon’s girlfriend in the stands MaryAnn released a few expletives at Mr. Kitchen’s way. You gotta love hockey!
WINGS LEAFS – Another late game on the coast – no results.
HABS 5 STARS 2
The Frenchmen defeat the Stars for the second time in a row behind the spectacular goaltending of Dar and their balanced scoring attack. Habs – Rob’Rickie’Middledton, Bryan Prentice, John Cornish, Tim Vaneckoute and Billy Mack(Empty Net). Defenseman ‘The Russian Rocket’ John Wirtanen with 3 helpers. Trevor Wrobel and sub Brown score for the Stars.
Who was the last player of the ‘Original Six’ to retire? Hint – He wore #12.
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Wayne Cashman
JANUARY 10, 2012 – R LEAGUE
HAWKS 4 STARS 3
Da Hawks upend the red hot Stars in this penalty free game. Pat Collins, Ronnie Meltsner, Kenny Wilkins and Dr. Kerri Topouzian light the lamp for the Hawks. The Stars receive goals from John Zuccarini, Tommy Trice and Jim ’Jacques’ Lemire.
BRUINS 2 WINGS 2
You never know – you just never know! The Wings pull their goalie and defensive minded and penalty box oriented defenseman Gene ’Bomber’ Folk, ties the game up with 10 seconds left! The Wings played without "Superman" who is on a FEMA effort in the Western Caribbean. Sub goaler and pension leader Rick ’Ticker’ Chauvin with a brilliant game in nets. John O’Connell with the other Wings tally. David Walters and Mike Ala with Bruins goals. Goaler Bruno with a strong game.
HABS 4 LEAFS 3
A rough and tumble and up and down hockey game. Big Jason Rockey with the tour du chapeau. John "The Pirana" Perini with a single. Leafs – Bruce Gooel (2) and Al Platt. Al Platt and sub Marty George – along with Chris Zanke and Bruce Gooel – receive roughing minors and pair off to spend quality time together in the box.
HAWKS 1 BRUINS 0
The marquee game of the night! Old time hockey as goalie Sugar John Marchin does his best Glenn Hall impersonation with a masterful whitewash of the high powered Bruins. The Hawks killed off 3 penalties to boot. Sniper Kenny Wilkins the games only goal scorer.
HABS 5 STARS 4
Jason Rockey records his second hat trick of the night as fedora’s litter the Troy Arena ice. Doug Wargo and Steve Schwartz also score. Playmaker(?) Dave Arsenault with 3 helpers. Had to be rebounds! Sam Cupp with the deuce for the Stars. Singles for Jim Lemire and John Zuccarini. The boys kept it clean – no trips to the sin bin.
WINGS 5 LEAFS 1
Behind stalwart sub goalie "Ticker" Chauvin the Wings defeat the Leafs in sound fashion. John O’Connell with 2 goals. Singles for Scott Shurin, and subs Scott Leslie and John Miller. Veteran defenseman George Gray show’s he hasn’t lost a step – as he scores the only Leafs goal.
JANUARY 12, 2012 – A LEAGUE
YOURS TRULY IS PROUD TO BE PART OF A MICHIGAN STING LEAGUE FIRST. A CAPTAIN GETTING TRADED! THE RIGHTS TO CURT LESNAU WAS ACQUIRED BY THE BRUINS, FOR FORWARD DOUG ROEHL, WHO GOES FROM THE BRUINS TO THE HABS. THE BRUINS ACQUIRE FORWARD JOHN SHELTON FROM THEIR PROVIDENCE AFFLIATE, UNTIL LESNAU RETURNS FROM THE DL. AT LEAST I WASN’T TRADED FOR A COUPLE ROLLS OF TAPE!
BRUINS 2 LEAFS 0
Kevin Mahon, who has been rumored to be on the trade block – buries the game winner 43 ticks into the game for the Bruins. Yukon sub Dave Vorhes with the insurance goal. Sub goaltender Billy Schaugg stood on his proverbial head for the whitewash. The Bruins also practiced their penalty kill – with 4 successful kills. No Leaf highlights.
STARS 4 WINGS 1
The league’s leading scorer Trevor Wrobel with the trick. Eddie’The Hawk’Higgins with a rebound goal. Goaler Muddy with a workmanlike effort in nets. Frank’Crash’Casali with the lone Wings goal. After making an appearance 2 weeks in a row – Amber Alert poster child Jimmy Galloway, has missed the past 2 weeks – and counting.
HABS 4 HAWKS 2
Bryan Prentice with the deuce for the Frenchmen in this penalty free contest. Singles for John Cornish and Tim Vaneckoute. Goalie Dar with an assist. Steve Green and Putt Hurd the Hawks marksman. Putt Hurd is on a roll – second straight game he has scored!
HAWKS 3 LEAFS 0
The Hawks send the Leafs to their second consecutive scoreless game of the night. Could mastermind Jeff Ivory be posturing for a favorable trade for his team at tonight’s trade powwow? Stay tuned. Scott Leslie(2) and Chas Kipp score for the Hawks.
BRUINS 4 STARS 3
An upset of epic proportions! Oft injured Captain Edgar Atnip who was behind the bench, has spurred the Bruins to a rare doubleheader sweep. Big Rex Baker had a hand in all the scoring – 1 goal and 3 helpers. Billy Bradford, Chuck Bowers and Providence call up Bob’Bugsy’Watson also score. Bowers beat Muddy short side on the game winning goal. “My fault” Muddy said. Again - sub goaler Billy Schaugg with a solid game in nets. But – the Stars do set a new Sting league record with the fastest short handed goal to start a game. Jerry Ferranti goes to the box for a slash 12 seconds in. 10 seconds later – at the 22 second mark – Trevor Wrobel scores the games first goal. Terry Boyette scores 2 more Stars goals – but to no avail.
HABS 4 WINGS 4
Grand Rapids call up John Nasuti puts the Wings up 4-3 with 6 minutes left in the game. 19 seconds later Bryan Prentice of the Habs ties it up to procure 1 point for each team. Mickey Moore, Norm Foster and sub Todd Brown also score for the Wings. John Cornish(2) and Tim Vaneckoute the French goal scorers. Defenseman Craig Maisoneuve with 3 helpers.
What is the rash called that has ended hockey careers?
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The Gunk
JANUARY 3, 2012 – R LEAGUE
PARITY AT IT’S BEST IN TODAY’S CONTESTS.
4 TIES IN 6 GAMES.
BRUINS 5 LEAFS 2
Bob’Bugsy’Watson records the hat trick for the Bruins. Bugsy’s first goal was a beautiful breakaway pass from fellow North Channel Yacht Club member Mark Schoen. Rick Batchelder and Keith Lutz with Bruins goals. Mike Ainsley and Dave Dybowski score for the Leafs.
STARS 4 WINGS 4
Up and down hockey and little defense in this entertaining contest. John Zuccarini with 2 goals for the Stars. Singles for Pat Chimel and Jim’Jacques’Lemire. Defenseman Howie Smith with the playmaker patch – with 3 helpers. John O’Connell with the deuce for the Wings. Bennie Haynes and sub B. Miller also score Wings goals.
HAWKS 4 HABS 4
The Frenchmen pull their goalie, and Rich Keirn fly’s off the bench and buries the tying goal with 10 ticks left on the Troy Arena clock. Stating this is a new year, and “I want to play hockey like Bobby Orr” – Habs defenseman Rich Anderson finds the back of the net twice! Chris Zanke with a single. Kenny Wilkins and Rockford Illinois call up Frontiera with 2 goals a piece for the Hawks. No trips to the sin bin for both teams.
HAWKS 4 LEAFS 4
The third 4-4 tie of the night! Oh my! Leafs defenseman Mike Ainsley with his first career hat trick. Maybe Mike is taking a page out of Richie’Bobby Orr’Anderson. Dave Dybowski with other Leafs tally. Pat Collins with the Hawks deuce. Singles for Ronnie Meltsner and Big Gun Kenny Wilkins.
STARS 3 BRUINS 3
The Stars continue their fine play of late, with their second tie of the night. John Zuccarini, Jim Lemire and Kirk Havelock score for the Stars. David Walters, Rick Batchelder and sub hatchet man ‘Louis’ Schimmel score for the Bruins.
WINGS 4 HABS 2
The Wings and Superman play a text book game to shut down the high flying Habs. Bennie Haynes with his second two goal game of the night. Steve ’Barney Miller’ Dietrich and John O’Connell with singles. Habs – Doug Wargo and Rich Keirn. Due to the intense pressure that the Habs have a French speaking leader - after the game Habs captain Rich Anderson was seen practicing his French with a Rosseta Stone CD. Parle vu france – Rich?
JANUARY 5, 2012 – A LEAGUE
WINGS 3 LEAFS 1
The Wings play their usual tight checking game and abscond the W behind the 2 goals of captain Mickey Moore. Downtown Jimmy Brown with the other Wings goal. Sub goaler Billy Schaugg with a 27 save game. Don Riviera with the lone Leafs goal.
HABS 4 STARS 3
The Habs sneak by the powerful Stars despite the legendary blow up of French call up Steve Shannon. More on that later. Sub John’Shifty’Shelton with the deuce. Singles for John Cornish(also 3 helpers) and Bryan Prentice. Trevor Wrobel with 2 goals and Robert Duff the Stars goal scorers. Mr. Steve Shannon has set a new Michigan Sting game penalty record – 44 minutes! Try to follow: Tripping(2 minutes), abuse of game officials/game misconduct(10 minutes), unsportsmanlike conduct(10 minutes) and two -unsportsmanlike/game misconducts(20 minutes total). Whoa – Can we say conduct officer?? After the game, both Billy Mac Sr. and Mikey Mac, gave Steve a phone number to their anger management class. Billy Mac Sr. said “just mention me and you’ll get a discount!
BRUINS 4 HAWKS 2
The Bruins play a solid game behind the stalwart goaltending of Port Huron resident Brian Crankshaw. The Bruins receive single goals from: Ward Peterson, Doug Roehl and defenseman Rex Baker and Edgar Atnip. Walt Kitchen and Chas Kipp score for the Hawks.
WINGS 6 HAWKS 4
The Wings send the Hawks to their third consecutive defeat with an unusual scoring display. These games are for Dad - says Mickey Moore, who scores twice for the second straight game. Condolences to Mickey as his Dad passed away last week. Keith’Dooms’Day also with 2 goals. Singles and 3 assists for Jimmy Brown and John Schroder. Hawks – Danny Rea, Scott Leslie, Chas Kipp and Putt Hurd.
STARS 2 LEAFS 2
Steve Bittner scores his second of the game with a minute left - to secure the tie for the Leafs. Trevor Wrobel and sub Todd Brown score for the Stars. Goalers Billy Mac and Muddy with strong games. Billy Mac says: “It’s just a pleasure to watch Muddy play and pick up the finer points of stopping the puck!” The league welcomes back the Boyette boys, as they served their 21 days of community service at a Florida location.
HABS 6 BRUINS 3
Of course, the Frenchmen played one player short – remember Steve Shannon? Didn’t matter in this penalty free game – imagine that? Montcon call up John’Shifty’Shelton once again with the deuce. Singles for John Cornish, Bryan Prentice and defenseman Benny Hudson and Craig Maisonneuve. Rex Baker(2) and Doug Roehl find the back of the net for the Bruins.
Most of you probably won’t know the answer to this question.
But your humble scribe found this to be an interesting fact.
On what floor in Madison Square Gardens do the New York Rangers play?
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Madison Square Gardens has 10 floors.
Hockey is played on the fifth floor.
Right above the theater.
MICHIGAN STING WEEKLY UPDATE
SORRY ABOUT THE LATE PRESS RELEASE.
CURT WAS UP IN QUEBEC BATTLING THE CANADIAN ARMY
IN 3 SPIRITED HOCKEY GAMES.
JANUARY 31, 2012 – R LEAGUE
BRUINS 1 HAWKS 0
Rick Batchelder scores the games only goal and Bruno Tadolini keeps the Hawks off the scoreboard for a hard earned W.
STARS 6 HABS 4
Sam Cupp and John Zuccarini with deuces wild for the Stars. Tommy Trice and Pat Chimel with singles. Defenseman Howie Smith with 3 helpers. Jason Rockey(2), John Perini and sub Miller score for the Habs.
LEAFS 4 WINGS 2
The Leafs score twice in each period to upend the Wings. Dave Dybowski, Bruce Gooel, Al Platt and the ageless and indestructible George Gray tally for the Leafs. Leafs goaler Sir Kevin Bebbe with a workmanlike effort between the pipes. Steve’Barney Miller’Dietrich and Notre Dame High School alum Eddie Kowalczyk score for the Wings.
HAWKS 5 WINGS 1
After getting blanked in game one – the Hawks take out their frustration on Superman and the Wings in this penalty free game. Pat Collins with his first trick since he was a hot shot Junior player in the Shores. Jersey shore man sub Frontiera with the deuce. Big Eddie Kowalczyk with the lone Wings goal.
HABS 3 BRUINS 1
The French guys and goaler Dave Lescamela play an excellent game to upend the top spot Bruins. Jason Rockey, the bearded Steve Schwartz and sub Miller find the back of the net for the Habs. Will White with the Bruins tally.
LEAFS 4 STARS 2
The Leafs win their second 4-2 game of the night defeating the Stars in this game reminiscent of the bloody Good Friday massacre between the Habs and Nordics some 20 years ago. What a game that was! I remember Moose Dupont bleeding profusely – going to the bench for a towel – and then rejoining the battle! O.K. – back to the game in hand. The Leafs once again spread out the scoring with Dave Dybowski, Al Sparks and Bruce Gooel all scoring once again. Former General Motors employee Gary Butynski with a goal. Stars – John Zuccarini and sub Vinne’The Pooh’Sceglio. Stopper with an assist. Now the infractions – Stopper and Dave Dybowski both receive roughing minors. The Leafs Randy Debuel adds to his penalty minute total with roughing and high sticking minors in the same sequence with Vinnie ‘The Pooh’ who received slashing and roughing minors. Then – Debuel receives his third penalty of the game – cross checking with defenseman Howie Smith who received a slashing penalty. An anger management business card was offered to Debuel after the game by an unnamed player.
FEBRUARY 1, 2012 – A LEAGUE
LEAFS 4 HAWKS 2
The visiting Leafs defeat Lou Suvak’s reeling Hawks. Dan Caton, Steve Bittner, Don Riviera and Paul Polizzi score for the Leafs. Danny Rea and Mike Riddle tally for the Hawks.
BRUINS 3 STARS 2
The red hot Bruins upend the explosive Stars. Bruins goaler Brian Crankshaw stood on his head in this game. Rex Baker, Ward Peterson and Chuck Bowers score for the Bruins. Stud Trevor Wroble with both Stars goals.
HABS 5 WINGS 0
The Habs wreck carnage on sub goaler Frankie Schietaert and his Wing teammates. The big line of Bryan Prentice(1&3), John Cornish(2 goals) and Rob’Rickie’Middleton(1&3) accumulate 10 points in the game. Jeff Curan also with a marker. Dar with the whitewash. No Wings highlights in this penalty free contest.
STARS 7 HAWKS 4
The Stars crank it up and dismantle the Hawks in a wild and woolly shoot out. Trevor Wrobel and sub Mike Brown with 2 goals a piece. Singles for Rob Duff, Ryan Boyette and sub Kenny Karamon. Goaler Muddy chipped in with 2 helpers. Hawks – Chas Kipp(2), Steve Green and Jim Puffer.
BRUINS 3 WINGS 1
The Bruins jump into third place with a solid W over the Wings. Captain Edgar Atnip is doing a splendid coaching job behind the bench in this winning streak for the Bruins. Sub Joey’Sunshine’Ventimiglio with 2 goals for the Bruins. Kevin Mahon with a single. Frank’Crash’Casali with the only Wings goal of the night. Jeff Funk of the Bruins and Wings sub Paul Elsey both receive slashing minors and go to the box together. Rex Baker of the Bruins gets a 2 minute unsportsmanlike penalty – only to follow that up with a 10 minute same like penalty to hit the showers early.
HABS 9 LEAFS 3
Ouch! The first place Habs pound the Leafs for a doubleheader sweep in this penalty free game. Again the big line of Prentice(3&3), Cornish(2&2) and Middleton(2&2) do major damage. Tim Vaneckoute and John’The Russian Rocket’ Wirtanen with single goals. Defenseman Craig Maisonneuve with the hat trick assist. Leafs – Paul Polizzi, Mike Kruger and Dan Caton.
Why was the college hockey season cancelled in 1942-43?
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World War Two.
JANUARY 24, 2012 – R LEAGUE
LEAFS 5 HAWKS 4
Dave Dybowski sweeps down the wing and buries the game winner with 2 minutes left for the Leafs. Singles for Mike Ainsley, Joe Plati, and the Al’s – Platt and Sparks. Ronnie Meltsner accounted for all of the Hawks markers with 2&2. Pat Collins and sub Frontiera also score for the Hawks.
BRUINS 6 STARS 4
Mike Ala does what he does best – put the puck in the net! Ala with the trick for the Bruins. Singles for Rick Batchelder, Paul Giles and showing no ill effects from his ‘All Nighter” Saturday night at the “Commodore’s Ball” – Bugsy Watson. Stars – Kirk Havelock, John Zuccarini, Tommy Trice and Jim’Jacques’Lemire.
WINGS 5 HABS 2
Scott Shurin leads the Wings with 2 goals. Singles for Bennie Haynes, John O’Connell and sub Miller. "Superman" with a solid game between the pipes. Habs – John ’The Piranha’ Perini and Moncton call up ‘The Postmaster’ Al Snyder.
HAWKS 5 STARS 2
0-0 going into the final stanza – then 7 goals are scored in this penalty free contest. Once again the league’s leading scorer Ronnie Meltsner accounts for all of his team’s goals with 3 goals and 2 helpers. And – once again – Pat Collins and sub Frontiera also score for the Hawks. Kirk Havelock and Sam Cupp score for the Stars.
BRUINS 5 WINGS 2
Toght 2 - 2 game until final period when the can got opened. Top spot Bruins get a goal from Dave Walters 59 ticks into the game to set the tone. Mike Ala with the deuce. Singles for Drew Ballard and a tantalizing drive from the point from defenseman Mark Schoen. Again – Scott Shurin and Bennie Haynes light the lamp for the Wings.
HABS 2 LEAFS 2
Goalers Sir Kevin Bebbe and Dave Lescamela put on an old time Canadian puck stopping show, to the delight of the late arriving crowd. At press time - were still waiting for the crowd to arrive! The Postmaster – Al Snyder with both French goals. Likewise – Bruce Gooel with both Leafs goals.
JANUARY 26, 2012 – A LEAGUE
LEAFS 3 STARS 2
The Leafs score the only final period goal – for the game winner by Captain Jeff Ivory, who participated in all of his teams scoring – with also 2 assists. Dan Caton and Don Riviera also score Leaf goals. Goaler Billy Jr. with an assist on the game winner. Subs Chris Weinert and Mike Brown score for the Stars who were missing big gun Trevor Wrobel today. Trevor was checking out day care centers for his child. No penalties in the game.
BRUINS 4 HABS 3
John’Shifty’Shelton leads the Bruins with the trick. Big Rex Baker also scored. Bill Knight with 3 helpers. John Cornish, Doug Roehl and sub Barker score French goals. The Habs were minus their 2 big guns Tim Vanekoute and Bryan Prenitce(another Caribbean vacation). No penalties in the game.
HAWKS 5 WINGS 3
All the early games today had no trips to the sin bin – what’s up with that? Especially unusual for the rambunctious Hawks. The big guns – Danny Rea and Mike Riddle with deuces wild for the Hawks. Sub Ernie Baum with a slap shot single goal. Frank’Crash’Casali, Al Pyc and shades of the Big M – Frank Maholvich – JP - the Wings goal scorers.
LEAFS 3 BRUINS 0
Goaler Billy Mac Jr. spins the whitewash on the frustrated Bruins. Red hot Jeff Ivory with 2 goals. Sub Steve Shannon also scored. Again – Billy Mac with an assist. No Bruins highlights.
HAWKS 4 HABS 3
The Hawks send the French guys to a double dip defeat. Rockford call up Ernie Baum leads the way with 2 goals. Singles for Scott Leslie and fellow Rockford call up Timmy O’Dea. Habs – John Cornish, Rob Middleton and defenseman Craig Maisonneuve. Middleton received an abuse of officials penalty late in the game to hamper his teams comeback attempt. The Hawks Jim Leonardi received an unsportsmanlike penalty early in the game. So much for the good will in the 3 early games.
STARS 4 WINGS 1
Sub Mike Brown scores twice for the Stars to send them only 2 points back of the Habs for the top spot in the standings. Robert Duff and Dana Boyette also score. Goaler Muddy with a stellar game in nets. Grand Rapids call up Joey’Sunshine’Ventimiglio with the lone Wings tally.
TRIVIA;
In the 60’s & early 70’s the New York Rangers had a famous line called the GAG line.
Who were the GAG line and what does the acronym stand for?
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GOAL A GAME LINE
C – Jean Ratelle
RW – Rod Gilbert
LW – Vic Hadfield
JANUARY 17, 2012 – R LEAGUE
3 WEEKS LEFT UNTIL PLAY OFFS START
BRUINS IN FIRST PLACE WITH 5 POINTS OVER BLACKHAWKS.
BETWEEN BRUINS AND BLACKHAWKS
NO OTHER CONTENDERS FOR SECOND HALF FIRST PLACE POSITION.
STARS 6 LEAFS 1
John Zuccarini scores the games first 2 goals on his second shift of the game to propel the Stars to the W. Singles for Kirk Havelock, Sam Cupp, Jim’Jacques’Lemire and sub Hosler. Stars sub goaler Rick’Ticker’Chauvin with a 7 save game. Al Platt with the Leafs tally.
BRUINS 7 HABS 2
Bugsy Watson leads the top spot Bruins with the hat trick. Rick Batchelder with the deuce. Singles for Mike Ala and sub Butch Erickson. Goalie Bruno with an assist. The Bruise Brothers – Jason Rockey and Dave Arsenault score for the Frenchmen.
HAWKS 4 WINGS 3
The Hawks welcome "Superman" back from his Caribbean cruise, scoring twice in the games first 3 minutes. No "Superman" was not in Italy to save the ship or this game. Ronnie Meltsner scores the game winner with under 3 minutes left in the contest. Keri Topouzian and the Kenny’s – Wilkins and Loney also score for the Hawks. The Wings receive goals from Steve ’Barney Miller’ Dietrich, John O’Connell and sub Thomas (The Councelor) McHugh.
LEAFS 3 BRUINS 3
The Leafs rebound from their dismal first game and give the Bruins all they can handle in this entertaining contest. Bruins – Keith Lutz, Mike Ala and sub Butch Erickson. Leafs – Randy Debuel, Al Platt and Hamtramck’s own Gary Butynski.
HAWKS 6 HABS 2
The league’s leading scorer Mr. Ronnie Meltsner with the 4 spot! The Habs and goalkeeper Dave Lescamela have a rough night as they surrender 13 goals in both games. Keri Topouzian and Gerry Krause also score for the Hawks. David ’Hammer’ Arsenault and John ’The Piranha’ Perini score for the Habs.
STARS 2 WINGS 1
The Stars complete their doubleheader sweep in a tough fought penalty free victory over the Wings. Sam Cupp chipped in the first goal and John Zuccarini with the game winner. "Big Ben" Haynes with the lone Wings score.
JANUARY 19, 2012 – A LEAGUE
4 WEEKS UNTIL PLAY OFFS
CANADIENS IN FIRST PLACE BY 4 POINTS OVER STARS. BETWEEN CANADIENS AND STARS.
NO OTHER CONTENDERS FOR SECOND HALF FIRST PLACE POSITION.
STARS 7 HAWKS 3
The Stars beat up on Lou Suvak’s reeling squad. At last weeks trade deadline meeting which lasted over 2 hours – Captain Lou was unable to swing a trade for his team. Lou left the meeting in acrimonious fashion. The story of this game was veteran Jerry Ferranti who recorded the trick. Jerry – who has numerous scoring titles to his credit over his some 50 years of hockey, is now fifth in the scoring race! We will not mention that Trevor Wrobel is his center. Singles for Wrobel, Rob Duff, Eddie’The Hawk’Higgins and sub Brown. The Hawks receive goals from Lou Suvak, Walt Kitchen and sub Chris Weinert. Hawks defenseman Jim Puffer was a little frisky with a double minor roughing penalty.
BRUINS WINGS – West coast game – no results except we have heard the Bruins prevailed.
LEAFS 3 HABS 2
The Leafs respond to an impassioned pregame pep talk from Captain Jeff Ivory to upend the top spot Habs in this penalty free game. Steve Bittner and subs Ernie Baum and Dom Tringali score for the Leafs. Goaler Billy Mac Jr. with a strong game in nets. Bryan Prentice and trade acquisition Doug Roehl find the back of the net for the Habs.
BRUINS 4 HAWKS 2
The Bruins sweep their second doubleheader in a row without injured Captain Edgar Atnip. Hmmm. John’Shifty’Shelton with the deuce. Singles for Chuck Bowers and ‘The Funkster’. Hawks – Danny Rea and Steve Green. But the storyline of this game was the interaction of Walt Kitchen and Kevin Mahon. After taking turns of slashing, spearing and finally a roundhouse punch by Mahon – both parties adjourn to the sin bin with double roughing minors. Mahon’s girlfriend in the stands MaryAnn released a few expletives at Mr. Kitchen’s way. You gotta love hockey!
WINGS LEAFS – Another late game on the coast – no results.
HABS 5 STARS 2
The Frenchmen defeat the Stars for the second time in a row behind the spectacular goaltending of Dar and their balanced scoring attack. Habs – Rob’Rickie’Middledton, Bryan Prentice, John Cornish, Tim Vaneckoute and Billy Mack(Empty Net). Defenseman ‘The Russian Rocket’ John Wirtanen with 3 helpers. Trevor Wrobel and sub Brown score for the Stars.
Who was the last player of the ‘Original Six’ to retire? Hint – He wore #12.
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Wayne Cashman
JANUARY 10, 2012 – R LEAGUE
HAWKS 4 STARS 3
Da Hawks upend the red hot Stars in this penalty free game. Pat Collins, Ronnie Meltsner, Kenny Wilkins and Dr. Kerri Topouzian light the lamp for the Hawks. The Stars receive goals from John Zuccarini, Tommy Trice and Jim ’Jacques’ Lemire.
BRUINS 2 WINGS 2
You never know – you just never know! The Wings pull their goalie and defensive minded and penalty box oriented defenseman Gene ’Bomber’ Folk, ties the game up with 10 seconds left! The Wings played without "Superman" who is on a FEMA effort in the Western Caribbean. Sub goaler and pension leader Rick ’Ticker’ Chauvin with a brilliant game in nets. John O’Connell with the other Wings tally. David Walters and Mike Ala with Bruins goals. Goaler Bruno with a strong game.
HABS 4 LEAFS 3
A rough and tumble and up and down hockey game. Big Jason Rockey with the tour du chapeau. John "The Pirana" Perini with a single. Leafs – Bruce Gooel (2) and Al Platt. Al Platt and sub Marty George – along with Chris Zanke and Bruce Gooel – receive roughing minors and pair off to spend quality time together in the box.
HAWKS 1 BRUINS 0
The marquee game of the night! Old time hockey as goalie Sugar John Marchin does his best Glenn Hall impersonation with a masterful whitewash of the high powered Bruins. The Hawks killed off 3 penalties to boot. Sniper Kenny Wilkins the games only goal scorer.
HABS 5 STARS 4
Jason Rockey records his second hat trick of the night as fedora’s litter the Troy Arena ice. Doug Wargo and Steve Schwartz also score. Playmaker(?) Dave Arsenault with 3 helpers. Had to be rebounds! Sam Cupp with the deuce for the Stars. Singles for Jim Lemire and John Zuccarini. The boys kept it clean – no trips to the sin bin.
WINGS 5 LEAFS 1
Behind stalwart sub goalie "Ticker" Chauvin the Wings defeat the Leafs in sound fashion. John O’Connell with 2 goals. Singles for Scott Shurin, and subs Scott Leslie and John Miller. Veteran defenseman George Gray show’s he hasn’t lost a step – as he scores the only Leafs goal.
JANUARY 12, 2012 – A LEAGUE
YOURS TRULY IS PROUD TO BE PART OF A MICHIGAN STING LEAGUE FIRST. A CAPTAIN GETTING TRADED! THE RIGHTS TO CURT LESNAU WAS ACQUIRED BY THE BRUINS, FOR FORWARD DOUG ROEHL, WHO GOES FROM THE BRUINS TO THE HABS. THE BRUINS ACQUIRE FORWARD JOHN SHELTON FROM THEIR PROVIDENCE AFFLIATE, UNTIL LESNAU RETURNS FROM THE DL. AT LEAST I WASN’T TRADED FOR A COUPLE ROLLS OF TAPE!
BRUINS 2 LEAFS 0
Kevin Mahon, who has been rumored to be on the trade block – buries the game winner 43 ticks into the game for the Bruins. Yukon sub Dave Vorhes with the insurance goal. Sub goaltender Billy Schaugg stood on his proverbial head for the whitewash. The Bruins also practiced their penalty kill – with 4 successful kills. No Leaf highlights.
STARS 4 WINGS 1
The league’s leading scorer Trevor Wrobel with the trick. Eddie’The Hawk’Higgins with a rebound goal. Goaler Muddy with a workmanlike effort in nets. Frank’Crash’Casali with the lone Wings goal. After making an appearance 2 weeks in a row – Amber Alert poster child Jimmy Galloway, has missed the past 2 weeks – and counting.
HABS 4 HAWKS 2
Bryan Prentice with the deuce for the Frenchmen in this penalty free contest. Singles for John Cornish and Tim Vaneckoute. Goalie Dar with an assist. Steve Green and Putt Hurd the Hawks marksman. Putt Hurd is on a roll – second straight game he has scored!
HAWKS 3 LEAFS 0
The Hawks send the Leafs to their second consecutive scoreless game of the night. Could mastermind Jeff Ivory be posturing for a favorable trade for his team at tonight’s trade powwow? Stay tuned. Scott Leslie(2) and Chas Kipp score for the Hawks.
BRUINS 4 STARS 3
An upset of epic proportions! Oft injured Captain Edgar Atnip who was behind the bench, has spurred the Bruins to a rare doubleheader sweep. Big Rex Baker had a hand in all the scoring – 1 goal and 3 helpers. Billy Bradford, Chuck Bowers and Providence call up Bob’Bugsy’Watson also score. Bowers beat Muddy short side on the game winning goal. “My fault” Muddy said. Again - sub goaler Billy Schaugg with a solid game in nets. But – the Stars do set a new Sting league record with the fastest short handed goal to start a game. Jerry Ferranti goes to the box for a slash 12 seconds in. 10 seconds later – at the 22 second mark – Trevor Wrobel scores the games first goal. Terry Boyette scores 2 more Stars goals – but to no avail.
HABS 4 WINGS 4
Grand Rapids call up John Nasuti puts the Wings up 4-3 with 6 minutes left in the game. 19 seconds later Bryan Prentice of the Habs ties it up to procure 1 point for each team. Mickey Moore, Norm Foster and sub Todd Brown also score for the Wings. John Cornish(2) and Tim Vaneckoute the French goal scorers. Defenseman Craig Maisoneuve with 3 helpers.
What is the rash called that has ended hockey careers?
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The Gunk
JANUARY 3, 2012 – R LEAGUE
PARITY AT IT’S BEST IN TODAY’S CONTESTS.
4 TIES IN 6 GAMES.
BRUINS 5 LEAFS 2
Bob’Bugsy’Watson records the hat trick for the Bruins. Bugsy’s first goal was a beautiful breakaway pass from fellow North Channel Yacht Club member Mark Schoen. Rick Batchelder and Keith Lutz with Bruins goals. Mike Ainsley and Dave Dybowski score for the Leafs.
STARS 4 WINGS 4
Up and down hockey and little defense in this entertaining contest. John Zuccarini with 2 goals for the Stars. Singles for Pat Chimel and Jim’Jacques’Lemire. Defenseman Howie Smith with the playmaker patch – with 3 helpers. John O’Connell with the deuce for the Wings. Bennie Haynes and sub B. Miller also score Wings goals.
HAWKS 4 HABS 4
The Frenchmen pull their goalie, and Rich Keirn fly’s off the bench and buries the tying goal with 10 ticks left on the Troy Arena clock. Stating this is a new year, and “I want to play hockey like Bobby Orr” – Habs defenseman Rich Anderson finds the back of the net twice! Chris Zanke with a single. Kenny Wilkins and Rockford Illinois call up Frontiera with 2 goals a piece for the Hawks. No trips to the sin bin for both teams.
HAWKS 4 LEAFS 4
The third 4-4 tie of the night! Oh my! Leafs defenseman Mike Ainsley with his first career hat trick. Maybe Mike is taking a page out of Richie’Bobby Orr’Anderson. Dave Dybowski with other Leafs tally. Pat Collins with the Hawks deuce. Singles for Ronnie Meltsner and Big Gun Kenny Wilkins.
STARS 3 BRUINS 3
The Stars continue their fine play of late, with their second tie of the night. John Zuccarini, Jim Lemire and Kirk Havelock score for the Stars. David Walters, Rick Batchelder and sub hatchet man ‘Louis’ Schimmel score for the Bruins.
WINGS 4 HABS 2
The Wings and Superman play a text book game to shut down the high flying Habs. Bennie Haynes with his second two goal game of the night. Steve ’Barney Miller’ Dietrich and John O’Connell with singles. Habs – Doug Wargo and Rich Keirn. Due to the intense pressure that the Habs have a French speaking leader - after the game Habs captain Rich Anderson was seen practicing his French with a Rosseta Stone CD. Parle vu france – Rich?
JANUARY 5, 2012 – A LEAGUE
WINGS 3 LEAFS 1
The Wings play their usual tight checking game and abscond the W behind the 2 goals of captain Mickey Moore. Downtown Jimmy Brown with the other Wings goal. Sub goaler Billy Schaugg with a 27 save game. Don Riviera with the lone Leafs goal.
HABS 4 STARS 3
The Habs sneak by the powerful Stars despite the legendary blow up of French call up Steve Shannon. More on that later. Sub John’Shifty’Shelton with the deuce. Singles for John Cornish(also 3 helpers) and Bryan Prentice. Trevor Wrobel with 2 goals and Robert Duff the Stars goal scorers. Mr. Steve Shannon has set a new Michigan Sting game penalty record – 44 minutes! Try to follow: Tripping(2 minutes), abuse of game officials/game misconduct(10 minutes), unsportsmanlike conduct(10 minutes) and two -unsportsmanlike/game misconducts(20 minutes total). Whoa – Can we say conduct officer?? After the game, both Billy Mac Sr. and Mikey Mac, gave Steve a phone number to their anger management class. Billy Mac Sr. said “just mention me and you’ll get a discount!
BRUINS 4 HAWKS 2
The Bruins play a solid game behind the stalwart goaltending of Port Huron resident Brian Crankshaw. The Bruins receive single goals from: Ward Peterson, Doug Roehl and defenseman Rex Baker and Edgar Atnip. Walt Kitchen and Chas Kipp score for the Hawks.
WINGS 6 HAWKS 4
The Wings send the Hawks to their third consecutive defeat with an unusual scoring display. These games are for Dad - says Mickey Moore, who scores twice for the second straight game. Condolences to Mickey as his Dad passed away last week. Keith’Dooms’Day also with 2 goals. Singles and 3 assists for Jimmy Brown and John Schroder. Hawks – Danny Rea, Scott Leslie, Chas Kipp and Putt Hurd.
STARS 2 LEAFS 2
Steve Bittner scores his second of the game with a minute left - to secure the tie for the Leafs. Trevor Wrobel and sub Todd Brown score for the Stars. Goalers Billy Mac and Muddy with strong games. Billy Mac says: “It’s just a pleasure to watch Muddy play and pick up the finer points of stopping the puck!” The league welcomes back the Boyette boys, as they served their 21 days of community service at a Florida location.
HABS 6 BRUINS 3
Of course, the Frenchmen played one player short – remember Steve Shannon? Didn’t matter in this penalty free game – imagine that? Montcon call up John’Shifty’Shelton once again with the deuce. Singles for John Cornish, Bryan Prentice and defenseman Benny Hudson and Craig Maisonneuve. Rex Baker(2) and Doug Roehl find the back of the net for the Bruins.
Most of you probably won’t know the answer to this question.
But your humble scribe found this to be an interesting fact.
On what floor in Madison Square Gardens do the New York Rangers play?
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Madison Square Gardens has 10 floors.
Hockey is played on the fifth floor.
Right above the theater.
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FALL - WINTER 2011-2012
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